Facilities Support Staff

Position Summary:

At Ouachita Children, Youth and Family Services, we have a handful of buildings and a lot of upkeep that needs to be maintained by a mindful, skilled, and responsible individual. The Facilities Support staff is responsible for the upkeep, repair, and functionality of the facility, grounds, and equipment. Your role would be to ensures a safe and operational environment, with limited custodial support duties performed only as needed to maintain basic cleanliness and functionality. A clean environment is paramount in making our clients comfortable. Please apply today if you're ready to make a difference at OCYFS!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspections of the facility and grounds" identify and address maintenance and repair needs.
• Complete minor repairs and maintenance tasks as authorized by supervisor.
• Monitor and respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain facility equipment and ensure safe, functional operations of all spaces.
• Maintain vehicle logs, perform basic checks, and ensure routine fueling and upkeep.
• Assist with transport or pickup of supplies and donated items as needed.
• Monitor facility conditions and report larger repair or safety concerns.
• Provide minimal custodial support, including basic cleaning or sanitation tasks only when necessary to maintain safe and usable spaces.
• Maintain organization of maintenance areas, storage spaces, and equipment.
• Participates in agency performance quality improvement efforts and support overall facility operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of general maintenance, repair, and facility operations.
• Ability to safely use tools, equipment ladders, or scaffolding as needed.
• Basic understand of cleaning and sanitation practices (secondary to maintenance role).
• Organization and time management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Ability to model professionalism ethics, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.
• Follows OCYFS code of ethics.
• Pass a drug screen and maintain a current TB card.
• Must receive child maltreatment clearance through the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry.
• Must receive adult maltreatment clearance through Arkansas Protective Services-Adult Maltreatment Central Registry.
• Must receive Arkansas State Police criminal background clearance as mandated by Arkansas Department of Human Services, Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Welfare Agencies.

OCYFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Ouachita Children, Youth, and Family Services is a nationally accredited organization through the Council on Accreditation (COA).